Gertraud Maria "Gerti" Felker, 76, Royal Center, passed away peacefully at 8:10 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Born July 20, 1939, in Holzkirchen, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Konrad and Karolina (Guggemoose) Pantalitschka.

On May 28, 1965, she married Norman "Clyde" Felker. He preceded her in death on July 31, 2014.

Gerti retired from Royal Center Locker Plant after 26 years and she was a homemaker. Gerti was a member of Caley United Methodist Church, where she also served as treasurer for the Caley Fellowship Club. She enjoyed baking, gardening, taking care of her flowers, knitting, sending cards and most of all spending time with her family. Gerti was especially proud when she became a United States citizen.

Survivors include her daughter, Gabrielle "Gabi" Chini (Bob) of Valley Center, California; son, Steve "Skinny" Felker (Chandra) of Burnettsville; brother, Konrad Pantalitschka of Holzkirchen, Germany; sister-in-law, Marie Liming of Lucerne; brother-in-law, Phillip Gene Felker (Sharon) of Fountain Hills, Arizona; grandchildren, Adam Chini (Michelle) of Escondido, California, Jordan Chini of Los Angeles, California, Wyatt, Eli, Jake and Kinsey Felker, all of Burnettsville; and great-grandchildren, Alora, Stone and Dillon Simpler and their father, Chris, all of North Carolina.

She was also preceded in death by daughter Diana Marie Felker; granddaughter Alaina Simpler; brother Antonio Pantalitschka; and sister-in-law Roswitha Pantalitschka.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 1, at Caley United Methodist Church with Pastor Doris Smith officiating. Burial will be in Pro Cemetery in Headlee.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at Caley United Methodist Church and also one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Caley United Methodist Church.

Please sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence for the Felker family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes.